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"In art everything is possible, but everything is not necessary.” ― Arvo Pärt

Icelandic band goes dark

You could count the number of famous music acts to come out of Iceland on one hand– there's Bjork, her band The Sugarcubes, folk group Of Monsters and Men, and Sigur Rós. The only thing these acts have in common is that they're all so unique, especially Sigur Rós, and in particular their most recent album. Kveikur, released this past June, is a major departure from their previous albums. From the first moment in its opening track “Brennisteinn,” you can feel the dark, dystopian mood, which carries throughout the whole track list. Their familiar light and airy sound, usually accompanied by meditative piano melodies, has turned into quite the opposite– a sound that shocks the senses.

The band, mainly made up of Jón Þór Birgisson on lead vocals and guitar, Georg Hólm on bass, and Orri Páll Dýrason on percussion, have put together seven albums since 1997. All are uniquely imaginative and minimalist with a call back to nature, while still being modern and cutting-edge. They have been categorized as post-rock, but they also incorporate classical, dub-step, and pop genres into their music. Their globe-spanning tour, which began over a year ago, will have the ultimate list of U.S. dates, consisting of a 20-show run. This is a live performance that's not to be missed.Sept. 23, JPJ Arena, 7:30pm, $42

A pop of indie

The xx might be the most quickly exposed indie-pop band in the U.S. since they hit the charts in 2009 with their self-titled debut album. Only a month after being released in the UK, xx was released in the U.S. to rave reviews. Tracks from that album have been used extensively in the media, including the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. In 2012, they came out with their second and most recent album Coexist, which includes the instant hit "Angels." In 2013, they created a single called "Together" for Baz Luhrmann's film The Great Gatsby.

The band formed in 2005 while they were still in high school in London, England. Built around the soft, alluring vocals of Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim, the beats and backbone of each track come from Jamie Smith on MPC. They have claimed many influences to their sound which run the gamut from Jimi Hendrix, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division, and Eurythmics to New Order and The Cure.The xx have also been inspired by hip-hop artists like Beyonce and Aaliyah.

Their tour will hit major U.S. venues like Radio City Music Hall, The Hollywood Bowl and, ahem, Charlottesville's nTelos Wireless Pavilion, before wrapping up this winter in South America. No opener has been announced for their show at The Pavilion.Sept. 20, nTelos Wireless Pavilion, 7pm, $35

BGF BOTB

Let's get ready to rumble! It's time for the Battle of the Bands and Rockin' Auction, hosted by the local nonprofit, Building Goodness Foundation (BGF). Proceeds at this rockin' event will support the construction of schools, community centers, specialized housing, and health clinics in Virginia, Haiti, and Central America. Vote for your favorite participating band with a donation to BGF before the night of the show and then see them play live at The Jefferson. The lineup of home-grown talent competing for your vote includes Jacabone, 180, Blake Hunter, The Precedents, Durty Weasels, and Fatty Lumpkin and the Love Hogs.

At The Rockin' Auction you can bid on home improvements sponsored by some of Charlottesville's finest local businesses and builders, like an outdoor room designed by architect Mike Stoneking and sponsored by Shelter & Associates and Belgard Hardscapes; an extreme room makeover by Greer and Associates, Mountain Lumber, Artful Lodger, and Gaston and Wyatt; a $10,000 Subzero Shopping Spree donated by Ferguson; and a custom-built version of the small homes Building Goodness Foundation constructs as part of Haitian earthquake recovery. You can bid on an item prior to the Battle of the Band event at http://bgfbattle2013.weebly.com/. Check the site for details about sponsorship packages as well. Sept. 20, Jefferson Theater, 7pm, $150 General Admission, $1500 Party Pack of 10 tickets plus swag.

Once in a lifetime chance

Kaoru Ishibashi, known as Kishi Bashi on stage, grew up just a couple of hours away in Norfolk, Virginia. He is the founding member of Brooklyn-based indie band Jupiter One, as well as a touring member of the band Of Montreal and Regina Spektor. You might have heard his music on television if you were in the market for a new computer– Microsoft used his song "Bright Whites" in a commercial for Windows 8, and Sony used the song "It All Began With A Burst" for a commercial introducing their Xperia Tablet S.

Kishi Bashi's live show is a solo performance built on live violin and vocal looping with some beat boxing. He has often been compared to performers like Andrew Bird, and his solo work is much akin to the work he does with Of Montreal. His first full-length record, 151a, was released in spring of 2012 after being funded partly through the online fundraising website Kickstarter.In Japanese, the title 151a (pronounced "ee-chee-go ee-chee-eh") roughly translates to "once in a lifetime chance." Kishi Bashi's second full-length album is to be released on Joyful Noise Recordings in spring of 2014.

Opening up for Kishi Bashi at the new and improved Southern Cafe and Music Hall is My Darling Fury, an indie band based out of Richmond.Sept. 21, The Southern, 9pm, $10

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Cville Sabroso

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Luminaria Cville and Sin Barreras (Without Barriers) are presenting Charlottesville's first annual Latin American Festival. All ages are welcome to share in the authentic festivities and enjoy live traditional music, folkloric dances and fun activities for the kids. There’s also going to be a dance competition, prizes and tasty Mexican food provided by Taqueria Mi Ranchito.Saturday, Sept. 21 at 3pm at McGuffey Art Center Lawn. 434-293-6361. Free

WVPT Kids' Book Festival Whether your kids can’t be torn away from their favorite books, or you’re cheering when they read the cereal box, the WVPT Kids Book Festival should be an entertaining day for everyone. This family-friendly event will feature games, activities, entertainment, healthy snacks, storytelling and more. Kids under 10 get a free book! Plus, they’ll get to say hello to (or hug) Cubby the WVPT Bear, Flicker the Flame, and Clifford the Big Red Dog.Saturday, Sept. 21 at 11am at nTelos Wireless Pavilion. 540-437-2462. Free

The Hungry Hungry Games

Fans of The Hunger Games books and blockbuster films should check out The Hungry Hungry Games, a live stage comedy at The Paramount based on the books by Suzanne Collins. This show will have the whole family laughing out loud as it spoofs your favorite scenes and the characters you’ve grown to love. Director and co-writer Jim Millan comes from a comedy background, including work on the legendary sketch comedy show The Kids in the Hall and SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody, which is currently touring the U.S.Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 7:30pm at The Paramount. $35-$65. 434-979-1333

Sept. 20Art: Serendipitea and Safe as Houses. PVCC Gallery. 5pm. FreeArt: An exhibit by the members of the Virginia Arts of the Book Center (VABC). CitySpace. 5:30pm. FreeComedy: Third Fridays Improv. PVCC Campus. 6pm. Free

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Sorghum Festival 2013: Clifford Virginia's most popular event will be here soon! For nearly forty years, on the first full weekend in October, the Clifford Ruritan Club has brought together old-fashioned sorghum syrup and apple butter making, traditional Virginia music and food, historical presentations and much more. This year dozens of jousters from across the Commonwealth will come together to vie for the Virginia State Championship.

Sunday Music and Entertainment: Robert Maxham, Corbin Hayslett, and Rough Around the Edges.

The festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, October 5th and 6th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, rain or shine. Admission is free with a parking fee of $5 per car and $1 for motorcycles. Lawn chairs are welcome, no coolers please. As always, proceeds from Ruritan events benefit our local communities. Join us for a day of fun in Amherst County.

U.Va. Child Development Labs' Family Fun Day September 24th, 2013 | 8:28am

Child Development Labs Plan Family Fun Day

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 19, 2013 — The University of Virginia’s Child Development Labs will hold a Family Fun Day on Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1023 Millmont Street in Charlottesville.

The labs, part of the Department of Psychology in the University’s College of Arts & Sciences, study how children between birth and 13 years of age learn about the world and the people in it.

The Family Fun Day is a way of thanking the families who have participated in the lab’s work, said Vikram Jaswal, an associate professor of psychology and director of the Child Language & Learning Lab.

“Our work would not be possible without the enthusiastic support of the hundreds of families in the area who participate each year,” Jaswal said. “So one reason we have this annual event is to thank those families.

“A second reason is that it allows us to connect with new families – people with young children who may not have heard about U.Va.’s Child Development Labs. We want to reach out to them, to explain what we do and why, and to offer them the chance to get involved in the research.”

Family Fun Day will feature performances by members of the Charlottesville Ballet, as well as by two U.Va. a cappella groups, the New Dominions and Hoos in Treble; and a Kindermusik class demonstration by FootNotes studio.

There will be displays and demonstrations during the day by ATA Leadership Martial Arts, Baby Boot Camp, Bricks 4 Kidz, Cat Thrasher & Fab 5 Photography, Charlottesville Ballet, and Explorations Play Studio.
Members of the Albemarle County’s Sheriff’s Office will be on hand to offer child safety fingerprinting services to families who are interested. The Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad will also be present to give ambulance tours and discuss safety tips.

Americana Rock band out of Austin, TX, The Roosevelts, will be performing at The Box tonight (9/30) at 10PM! Hope to see y'all out! www.wearetheroosevelts.com

GRO RECORDS October 1st, 2013 | 12:13pm

In honor of reggae legend Peter Tosh and The Wailer's Band
Iron Lion & The Knotty Lionz Band will be performing a tribute show at
Main St. Annex on
Thursday,Oct. 17,2013
9pm-12am
all ages
$8 before 11pm/$5 after
(TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT EVENTBRITEhttps://cvilletoshreggaetribute.eventbrite.com
opening acts include
Steve B.I.K.O(conscious hip hop)
Vibe Riot feat. Jaewar(reggae,rock,hip hop fusion)

Iron Lion recently performed at Intelos Wireless Pavilion for Fridays after Five and opened for reggae legend Jimmy Cliff three years ago there also.He has done shows in the area w/ SOJA,Culture and many more reggae greats thru the years.He has performed at The Outback Lodge,Starr Hill Music Hall,Miller's,Fellini's,The Southern and Rivals either as Iron Lion or with his previous band Stable Roots!He blends reggae,r&b and hip hop w/ perfection,providing such hits as "Love like This","Hey World" and "Reggae Jammin"!A conscious lyricist and vocalist,he is backed by musicians who have toured the world with reggae greats from Jamaica such as Culture,The Original Wailer's Band,The Itals and many more!This show is a must see during the week of Peter Tosh's birthday!

***Peter Tosh along with Bob Marley formed The Wailer's Band.He penned hits such as Legalize it,Johnny B. Good and Well Runs Dry.His birthday is Oct.19 and rastas/reggae musicians worldwide will honor him that week!